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    Stages of an auction

    I placed probably over $7,000 worth of bids on a few dozen lots, got blown out of the water and unfortunately couldn't watch the lots I really...
    Post by: Finn235, May 31, 2020 at 8:04 PM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Diadumenianus

    I've never understood why his imperial coinage is so expensive. Most major auction houses that specialize in "better" ($100+) individual listings...
    Post by: Finn235, May 30, 2020 at 9:20 AM in forum: Ancient Coins
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    The death of Constantine The Great

    When I stopped buying garbage lots and decided to start a "one of each" collection, I thought I could get just one coin of Constantine. I...
    Post by: Finn235, May 22, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Why do we see more gold coins for the later Roman periods than earlier?

    Not unlike the currencies of the modern world, Roman coin was historically backed by the "Full faith and credit" of the Empire. All bronze coins...
    Post by: Finn235, May 21, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    You Guys Are A Bad Influence

    Really nice pickup! These are fun because: 1) Who doesn't like archaic wads of silver with intriguing designs? 2) These were considered extremely...
    Post by: Finn235, May 20, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Smallest ancient coins

    I find it interesting that 5mm seems to be the lower limit that few manage to break through, and of those that are smaller than 5mm, I have never...
    Post by: Finn235, May 19, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Looking for some help.......

    Not talking trash, but its important to know that as a person with zero experience in ancient coins, you don't know a good deal from a bad one....
    Post by: Finn235, May 18, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    New to ancient coins and looking for tips

    Welcome to the dark side! I'll echo that Savoca is a good place for bargains, although it is important to note that most European auctions charge...
    Post by: Finn235, May 18, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Looking for some help.......

    IMO, the ethical thing to do is to point your buyer to a reputable source. Taking a cut of the sale is for your hand in making the right selection...
    Post by: Finn235, May 18, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    I love a glossy, bottle-green patina!

    My favorite is either an even brown [ATTACH] Or else a medium/dark green [ATTACH] [ATTACH] In hand, I do appreciate a glossy black patina,...
    Post by: Finn235, May 15, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Otho looking mighty handsome - AE "As" from Antioch

    Thanks all! And some very nice Othos! @Julius Germanicus, looking at your coin more closely, I wonder if it was struck by the same dies as mine?...
    Post by: Finn235, May 14, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Otho looking mighty handsome - AE "As" from Antioch

    Recent purchase of mine that I just got around to imaging, from Savoca London Otho AE of Antioch, Syria 24mm, 8.01g Obv: IMP M OTHO CAE AVG,...
    Thread by: Finn235, May 13, 2020, 15 replies, in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Trajan Provincial Coin with Camel on Reverse

    I think I've briefly owned a Trajan drachm, but not this type. It fascinates me how these provincial coins have essentially identical artistry to...
    Post by: Finn235, May 12, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Heritage Morris

    I went for a few but got blown out of the water, as I figured I would. In particular, I was interested in the Plotina and lifetime Marciana -...
    Post by: Finn235, May 12, 2020 in forum: Ancient Coins